Friendship

ARWAN

This evening went beyond anything I could have imagined. I never thought I'd find myself in the heart of the Staples Centre, feeling the same admiration for the players as I did watching them on television. The experience was so much more intense here, surrounded by the energy of the game, the passionate fans and the pure joy in the air. Witnessing it all live was a completely different level of excitement.

I can't stop replaying the match in my head, and the only thing I want right now is to experience it all over again. Glancing down at my phone, I see that our Uber has arrived, and I motion to Waverly to join me as we make our way to the waiting car. As we settle in, the driver quickly realises our excitement and asks us if we've just come back from the Lakers game. Waverly is already engrossed in her phone, so I answer with a smile and confirm that we have.